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PACE | "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" Opening Night

Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Council Bluffs
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Join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, "You’re Home: A History of Pottawattamie County," where you can experience some of the amazing pieces of historical artifacts found right in your backyard provided by Pioneer Trail museum, Walnut Creek Historical museum, Western Historic Trails museum, Squirrel Cage Jail museum, Rails West museum, Sweet Vale of Avoca museum and more! Opening night reception is a free event; space is limited, RSVP to save your seat. 

After the opening night reception, "You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" will be on display from Mar 03-May 06, 2023, on Fridays from 6-9PM & Saturdays from12-4PM.

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Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend

Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock
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It's that time of year again! Bring the family out for our annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa. Participants will get an introduction to the basics of syrup making - from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. You'll even get to explore the syrup shack at Botna Bend and learn how we make this sweet, sticky treat for our annual Pancake Feed every fall. If temperatures are cooperative and the sap is flowing, you'll also have an opportunity to taste the fresh sap as it flows from a maple tree! This event will take place outside. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and be mindful of social distancing. Please register online to save your spot today! Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies for participants. Just $3/person and free for kids ages three and younger.

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Waterfowl Identification | A Land Ethic Workshop

Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek
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Join us & celebrated educator Ron Cisar for the first full session of our 2023 season of "A Land Ethic Workshop." This program is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. $15/person. Ages 14+. Our March program participants will enjoy a full morning of instruction & learning, including

- Waterfowl identification study
- An introduction to Iowa's Loess Hills
- A reading & discussion of Aldo Leopold's essay "Geese Return"
- An introduction to nature journaling
-How to make a Leopold Bench
- March Nature Calendar (phenology)
- Each month will include a look at Mother Nature's Calendar to help familiarize you with natural changes you can look for throughout the year and will finish out in true Leopold tradition, with a song.

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Dallas String Quartet (DSQ) Electric

Arts Center at Iowa Western
2700 College Rd.
Council Bluffs
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Dallas String Quartet (DSQ) is an international music sensation that plays a fusion of contemporary classical and pop music. DSQ is referred to as “Bach meets Bon Jovi” and compared to artists like Lindsey Stirling, Vitamin String Quartet and 2Cellos. They use both traditional and electric string instruments performing as a quartet with the full accompaniment of drums and guitar and are known for their eclectic renditions of anything from Guns N’ Roses “Sweet Child of Mine” to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita.” In addition to performing internationally, DSQ had played “at home” for Presidents Bush and Obama, the College Football Playoff and for the NBA and NFL. DSQ has sold out concert venues like the House of Blues and symphony halls alike. They have played alongside the likes of Josh Groban, Chicago, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and recently played for the wedding of Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.

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Tri-Center Scholarship Foundation - Annual Theme Luncheon

Tri-Center High School
33980 310th Street
Neola
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Once again, Tri-Center Scholarship Foundation is holding its theme luncheon after a three year hiatus due to Covid-19. Hosts/hostesses decorate a table with their own theme. Guests sit at the decorated tables to enjoy a lunch of Turkey salad on croissant, mixed lettuce salad, apricot fruit salad, and dessert. Coffee/tea and water are also provided. The cost is $15.00 per person. All proceeds go to merit based scholarships for qualifying seniors at Tri-Center Scholarship Foundation and renewal scholarships for qualified graduates for their second year of post-secondary education. The doors open at 10:00 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required for attendance.

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